DHAKA, Nov 5, 2025 (BSS) – North South University (NSU) has been ranked 149th in the QS Asia University Rankings 2026, published on Tuesday.

With this ranking, NSU has once again secured its position as the number one private university in Bangladesh and the second-best university in the country overall—covering both public and private institutions—according to a press release issued here today.

This year, the QS Asia University Rankings 2026 assessed a record 1,526 universities across 25 Asian countries, with 46 Bangladeshi universities participating.

NSU’s advancement from 155th last year to 149th this year marks a significant milestone—entering the Top 150 in Asia for the first time—and reaffirms the university’s commitment to excellence in higher education, research, and innovation, the release added.

Additionally, in the regional section of the QS World University Rankings: Southern Asia, North South University has been ranked 18th, standing just behind the University of Dhaka (17th).